What is the purpose of a solar shade?
Solar shades provide privacy while allowing light to softly filter through. They are simple, effective and economical. Solar shades block out harmful UV rays to help protect your valuable furnishings, and help minimize glare on TV screens and computers. Best of all: you can keep the outside view while staying cool in the hottest weather.
How do I know what to buy?
Different styles of solar shades have different degrees of weave density, giving them different openness factors. The larger the percent of openness, the more light that filters into the room. For example, if a shade has a 5% openness factor, it will let less light in (and consequently interfere more with your outside view) than a solar shade with a 10% openness factor. You can choose from 1% up to 20% of openness.
Color is another aspect worth considering. Dark colors are best at cutting glare and allowing the view to come through. Lighter colors are best at heat reduction. Some of the newest fabrics have a light color on the back for heat reflection and a darker color facing the room for glare reduction. Use degrees of openness and color options to determine how bright or dark your room will be.
Are Solar Shades the Right Choice for Me?
Solar Shades are an ideal choice if you want to maintain your view to the outside while reducing heat transmittance to keep your interior cool and comfortable. They are the product of choice for offices, restaurants and schools; people are increasingly realizing their value for residential use. Whether solar shades are being used for residential or commercial purposes, K&H Custom Window Treatments can help choose what is best for your needs.
